Parts & Services

Jack's Repair & Sales as it names implies, repairs and sales Honda, Shindaiwa, Echo, Tru-Cut, Hustler, Worldlawn, Power Trim and some other brands of outdoor power equipment.

Services and repairs include small engine, generators, outdoor power equipment, sharpening and balancing lawn mower blades and chain saw chain and minor welding repair.

Jack's Repair and Sales carries an extensive parts inventory for both small engines and outdoor power equipments as well as quality tools for the outdoor working professional.

Though we carry many items and parts there are many brands and off brands of engines and outdoor-power equipments that it is impossible to carry and stock all of them. Please call to see if we carry your needed item(s) or part(s) (805) 925-5653.

We are authorized service and part's dealer for:

Honda Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment (Pro-Choice Dealer)

Shindawia Outdoor Power Equipment

Echo Outdoor Power Equipment

Briggs and Stratton Engines

Hustler Lawn Mowers

Tru-Cut Mowers and Edgers

Power Trim Edgers

Worldlawn Mowers

At the discretion of our mechanics and/or staff any examination or diagnosis over 5 minutes may be subject to a diagnostic fee.

Jack's Service Tips:

The most Common Problems seen in 4 stroke and 2-stroke engines are due to improper care of the engine:

1. Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gas mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. (keep it out of rain; the gas cap is vented and can take in water and check the air filter)

2. Use the proper fuel: The Honda engines are made to run on unleaded gas. Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 89 or higher. Premium gasoline has greater amounts of detergents and anti-oxidizing additives to keep the engines clean. This will reduce deposit build up on valves, spark arrestor, muffler and spark plugs. Poor gas will build-up varnish, gum and tar deposits on the piston surface and ring grooves shorten the life of the engine.

3.Use only fuel approved containers. The additives in today’s fuels can cause other than approved containers to deteriorate and contaminate fuel that is otherwise okay. Once this contaminated fuel enters an engine it tends to cause the moving parts to stick together and possibly cause serious damage to the unit

4. Don’t forget to run (exercise) your engine at least once a month. This lubricates the engine by circulating oil, it runs fresh gas through the carburetor and it works to recharge the battery (if you have a electric start.) All of these things help to insure that the engine will start when you need it.

5. Use gas conditioner and drain out the fuel from the carburetor float and sediment cup if storing for more than 2 months.

6. When transporting or storing the engine, be sure to turn the fuel valve OFF. If left on, gasoline may get into the engine crankcase and dilute the engine oil, thus reducing the lubrication properties of the oil and causing severe engine damage.

7. Change and use appropriate recommended oils at recommended intervals. On a new engine it is vital to change the oil after the recommended running interval (see your operator's manual). Typically with most Honda engines it is after the first 20 hours of use, then it is after every 100 hours of use.

8. In case of gas flooding (such as when you crank or run the engine too long in choke position): To clear a flooded engine close fuel supply valve, remove spark plug and rest it on top of cylinder head with ignition cable attached. Then with both the choke and throttle in the fully opened position, pull starter rope several times until excess fuel is exhausted. Before reinstalling spark plug, clean and dry.

9. For 2-stroke engines & equipment, use mixing oil that meets or exceeds JASO/FC and ISO-LEGD standards set for2Stroke engines. JASO/FC and ISO-LEGD oil must be used with a mid-grade (89 octane) or premium gasoline in all 1997 and newer engines.

Helpful Service Links

Wattage Table

Gas/Oil mix Chart

Decibel Chart

Generator: Troubleshooting

Generator: Care/Safety

Chain saw: Maintenance/Troubleshoot

Chainsaw: FAQ

Pumps: Troubleshooting

Pumps: How they work

Pumps: Prime/Storage

Pumps: Using 2 pumps

Power Choice dealers are Honda experts, meeting and exceeding high standards in:

	Sales
	Service
	Facility
	Training
	Business Practices

Honda Products can also be purchased on-line from Honda.com.

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A matter of quality & service

Question: "I have a product with a broken part. Unfortunately, when I went to the big box warehouse store where I purchased the product they said the manufacturer didn't provide spare parts and that I was better off just buying a new one. It's not an expensive product, but I really hate to chuck it and be forced to buy a new one when all I believe that is wrong with it is a simple part. Any suggestions?"

Advise: "Purchasing a discount product from a mass-merchandise store, the service and knowledge stops once the purchase is made. For the most part, product purchased from discount and mass merchant stores are most likely not nearly as good as the product models purchased from specialty stores and shops but most important is the service and expertise that specialty stores provide.

Yes, you may pay a bit more for the superior equipment, but it will last longer and, should anything go wrong, both the manufacturer and retailer will typically go out of their way to be sure you are satisfied. To address your immediate need.

Bring your product or part to a specialty store to get their professional opinion to see if they have the part or if another part will do or the part can not be replace. They can also recommend if your product is worth fixing. Most likely such products are not worth fixing as the cost ratio to repair is relatively high compared to the price of the original product."

Buy products worth fixing, in the long run you will be glad you did.